Data Centre Engineer – Data Centre Break-Fix Support | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Category

• Information Technology (IT) & Software
• Engineering & Technical
• Telecommunications
• Operations & Supply Chain

Job Overview

A leading organization is hiring an experienced Data Centre Engineer for a dispatch-based project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with practical experience in data centre break-fix support, network infrastructure, and server hardware maintenance. Engineers will be deployed based on customer requirements, with scheduled visits communicated one to two days in advance.

The role focuses on maintaining the reliability and performance of critical IT infrastructure through hardware troubleshooting, network support, equipment installation, preventive maintenance, and physical deployment activities. Candidates will work with enterprise-grade networking equipment, servers, storage devices, fiber infrastructure, and power systems while ensuring industry best practices for operational efficiency and infrastructure reliability.

This position offers valuable career growth for IT infrastructure professionals looking to expand their expertise in enterprise networking, server infrastructure, and data centre operations. Professionals with relevant networking knowledge and continuous professional development, technical training, or industry-recognized certifications will find excellent opportunities to strengthen their technical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform data centre break-fix support for enterprise hardware.
• Inspect equipment and assess hardware status.
• Reboot routers, servers, storage devices, and networking equipment.
• Test circuits using loop-back cables.
• Replace or reseat hardware components and cables.
• Disconnect and reconnect AC/DC power safely.
• Clean networking equipment, connectors, and fiber infrastructure.
• Connect customer-provided testing equipment.
• Swap removable storage media.
• Install or replace modular hardware components.
• Coordinate hardware dispatch for repair.
• Measure optical light levels.
• Install loop-back connections.
• Support planned maintenance and circuit migration activities.
• Install SFP and GBIC modules.
• Troubleshoot server and network hardware issues.
• Rack, de-rack, install, and relocate equipment.
• Label equipment and maintain inventory records.
• Capture serial numbers and equipment photographs.
• Perform tape backup cassette exchanges.
• Power cycle routers, switches, and servers.
• Follow approved data eradication procedures.
• Install cables and optical components for new circuits.
• Replace or reconnect existing circuits.
• Test cables and optical infrastructure.
• Perform structured cabling and cable management.
• Install fiber, copper, and power cabling.
• Rack, stack, and install networking hardware.
• Support installation of PDUs, network switches, and related equipment.
• Complete e-waste disposal and data centre housekeeping activities.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Network Administrator or Data Centre Engineer.
• Practical experience with data centre break-fix support.
• Hands-on experience in networking, routing, and switching.
• Experience configuring server hardware.
• Knowledge of server infrastructure monitoring and management.
• Experience with firewall technologies and VPN implementation is preferred.
• Familiarity with backup and recovery methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multitasking abilities.

Technical Skills

• Data Centre Operations
• Network Administration
• Routing & Switching
• Server Hardware
• Rack & Stack
• Structured Cabling
• Fiber Optics
• Cable Management
• Network Switches
• Power Distribution Units (PDU)
• Hardware Troubleshooting
• Break-Fix Support
• Circuit Testing
• Backup & Recovery
• VPN Technologies
• Infrastructure Maintenance

Preferred Certifications

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• CompTIA Network+
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) (Preferred)

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on enterprise-level data centre infrastructure.
• Exposure to advanced networking and server technologies.
• Hands-on experience with mission-critical IT environments.
• Flexible dispatch-based project assignments.
• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced infrastructure professionals.

Career Growth

This role provides excellent opportunities to build expertise in enterprise networking, data centre infrastructure, hardware deployment, and server operations. Engineers can strengthen their technical skills through practical experience and pursue advanced certifications and professional development to support long-term career advancement.

Application Process

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